Helderberg trail 1
Trail running training route
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 405 m
- Descent
- 405 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 122 m
- High Point
- 468 m
- Gradient
- 8˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between September and May. From a low point of 122 m to the maximum altitude of 468 m, the route covers 9 km, 405 vertical metres of ascent and 405 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The route is moderate with a large incline in the beginning so be sure to get that out of the way as quickly as possible. The rest is all quite easy so definitely a space to set some PB's for 5K's
Difficulty
Moderate
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.